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Octavia Mk1

Replacing valve stem seals
Replacing valve stem seals
(Cylinder head fitted)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Valve lever with pressure plate -MP 1-211-
t  Assembly device for valves -MP 1-213-
t  Extractor -MP 1-206-
t  Insertion tool -MP 1-306-
Removing
–  Remove the camshaft → Chapter.
–  Remove bucket tappets (do not interchange) and lay aside with the contact surface facing down.
–  Position piston of the relevant cylinder to dead centre.
   
–  Insert the assembly device -MP 1-213- and adjust bearing to the stay bolt height.
–  Remove valve springs with valve lever and thrust piece -MP 1-211 -.
  Note
The valves rest on the piston crown.
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–  Use pulling device - MP 1-206 - to pull off valve stem seals.
Install
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–  To avoid damaging the new valve stem seal, insert plastic bushing -A- on the valve stem.
–  Insert valve stem seal -B- into the insertion tool -MP 1-306 - and carefully push onto the valve guide.
  Note
t  After installing the camsaft, the engine must not be started for about 30 minutes. The hydraulic clearance compensation elements must settle (otherwise valves would strike the pistons).
t  After carrying out work on the valve gear, carefully crank engine at least 2 revolutions to ensure that no valve touches the piston when the engine is started.
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Removing and installing camshaft > < Inspect valve guides